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The game in 60 seconds: A tale of two captains as Ireland edge Scotland

Stuart Hogg’s cock-up at a crucial moment was in stark contrast to Ireland’s new skipper Johnny Sexton, writes Simon Lewis.

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Out-half Healy to make Munster debut as Edinburgh select strong side for Cork clash

Ireland U20 out-half Ben Healy will make his Munster senior debut tomorrow night as Johann van Graan opts for wholesale changes for the PRO14 visit of Edinburgh to Cork.

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Not the Nice warm-up Townsend was looking for

Coach Gregor Townsend says Scotland are keeping a close eye on Ireland as both sides prepare for their opening weekend showdown at the World Cup in Japan next month.

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Jordi Murphy to bring firepower for Ulster PRO14 debut

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Johnny Sexton back but cloud remains over Jamie Heaslip

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Joey Carbery marks return with two tries as Leinster secure bonus point

Ulster end losing streak

Ulster 24 Edinburgh 18: Despite a ragged second half in which they failed to change the scoreboard, a more confident Ulster shrugged off their losing streak with a bonus-point win over Edinburgh at Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Marcell Coetzee finally springs into action for Ulster

Springbok star Marcell Coetzee will pull on an Ulster jersey for the first time tonight as he lines out against Edinburgh.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Rob Lyttle speeding through the ranks with Ulster

Winger Rob Lyttle has been rewarded for his try-scoring exploits when he earns a start for Ulster against Edinburgh at Murrayfield this evening.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2016

Connacht get act together with first win of the season

Connacht 28, Edinburgh 15: Pat Lam’s Connacht found their top form and avoided the ignominy of becoming the first champions to lose four straight games in defence of their title with a stunning bonus point win at the Sportsground last night.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Conor Carey set for Connacht debut

You would have thought Connacht’s bid to get their first points of the season would be the primary focus of this encounter, but the surprise midweek departure of Edinburgh coach Alan Solomons has changed the dynamic of this clash.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2016

Munster braced for bruising battle

Rassie Erasmus may still be learning the ropes as far as Munster’s Guinness PRO12 opponents are concerned but when it comes to today’s visitors to Thomond Park, the South African knows exactly what to expect from Edinburgh and his old coach Alan Solomons.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Leinster keen to make amends for miserable run in Scotland

Edinburgh isn’t exactly the scene of last week’s crime but it should be close enough to concentrate minds as Leinster seek to atone for the manner in which they coughed up a winning lead down the M8 in Glasgow last time out.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2016

Leo Cullen stands by Leinster selection call

Leo Cullen has rejected the accusation he has disrespected the Guinness PRO12 as a competition by leaving Ireland internationals Johnny Sexton and Jamie Heaslip out of the Leinster team to face Edinburgh tonight.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016

Nathan White back for Lam’s leaders Connaught

Ireland international prop Nathan White returns to Connacht for this evening’s Guinness Pro 12 fixture against improving Edinburgh at Murrayfield.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Munster rugby hope for successful winter

Munster return to a happy hunting ground this afternoon when they will hope to bring this block of Pro12 games to a successful conclusion in Edinburgh before turning their attention to the Champions Cup next weekend.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

New Zealand showdown to decide Ireland’s fate

A winner-take-all clash with New Zealand is Ireland’s prize for Saturday’s four-point victory (24-20) over Scotland in Saturday’s World Rugby U20 Championship Pool game in Calvisano.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2015

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